Squamish British Columbia Map

About Squamish, British Columbia

Squamish is a district municipality in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Squamish is located at 49.6981°N, 123.1558°W.

Squamish, nestled between the formidable peaks of the Coast Mountains and the shimmering waters of Howe Sound, possesses a geography that speaks of ancient forces and a raw, untamed beauty. It lies 48.7 km north of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 356°T), and is situated 7.6 km south of Brackendale. The land here is defined by steep, forested slopes that plunge towards the sea, carved by glaciers millennia ago, leaving behind a dramatic terrain of fjords and valleys. Historically, this region was the ancestral territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), whose deep connection to the land shaped its early human story. The economy of Squamish has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding environment, from logging and fishing in earlier eras to a burgeoning tourism and outdoor recreation industry today, drawn by the very wilderness that defines its existence. The cultural character of Squamish is inextricably linked to its stunning natural setting, fostering a spirit of adventure and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, with a palpable sense of the wild lingering even in its settled areas. While no single universally recognized landmark dominates, the entire valley can feel like a testament to the grandeur of nature, with the iconic Stawamus Chief standing as a silent sentinel. The local educational landscape includes institutions that cater to the specialized needs of outdoor pursuits. While large professional sports franchises are absent, the dedication to mountain biking, climbing, and skiing is a defining characteristic of local life, often culminating in vibrant community events that celebrate these passions. Though not a hub for globally recognized celebrities, the individuals who have chosen Squamish as their home often embody the town's adventurous ethos.

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Explore Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Squamish includes the postal code (V8B), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Squamish is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.